Dearly Beloved in Christ,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

As we enter the month of February, our liturgical calendar invites us to meditate on profound themes such as healing (Mk. 5:25-34), God's providence (Matt. 6: 26-30), abundant life (John 4: 4-15), and the reorganization of our lives (Lk19: 1-10). Created in the image and likeness of God, we are reminded of His boundless love and care for humanity.
In Christ, we find the abundance of life, and when we surrender the abundance of life, and when we surrender our thoughts, plans, and even our sorrows and pains to Him, He provides and cares all that we need.
Let us prayerfully participate in the Maramon Convention through online platforms, opening our hearts to receive God's life-changing words, which have the power to transform our lives, making them more blessed and fruitful.

The upcoming Nineveh Fast (3-day Lent), beginning on February 10, calls us to introspection, repentance, and spiritual renewal. This sacred time challenges us to reflect on our lives, turn away from sin, and draw closer to God through humility, prayer, and fasting. It is a powerful reminder of God's mercy and the transformative power of repentance, preparing our hearts for the Great Lent leading to Easter.

As we repent and reorganize our lives, let us rediscover our calling as bearers of Christ's mission of holistic healing. May we experience the healing touch of Jesus in our own lives and become instruments of His healing in this wounded world. Let us walk as prophets of hope, carrying the light of Christ to those in need.

Rev. Thomas  Joseph

Vicar, Mar Thoma Congregation Germany